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By Animesh Pandey
Posted on May 18, 2026 6:00 pm | Updated on May 18, 2026 10:13 am
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Lucas Chevalier might get a ‘new home’ this summer. Liverpool is seeking the French goalkeeper. The Anfield-based club wants a reliable replacement for Alisson Becker. Becker is most likely leaving the club for Juventus.
Lucas Chevalier To Replace Alisson?
Liverpool is interested in Chevalier as per Caught Offside. They want the goalkeeper as soon as possible. It is because the Reds have had it rough this season. They lost to Aston Villa. The West Midlands club defeated Liverpool by 4-2 to secure a berth in Champions League. Luckily, the Reds still have a chance.
Meanwhile, Alisson Becker is very likely leaving the Reds. The veteran goalie is interested in Italian club Juventus. Although the transfer deal is not finalized yet, Becker will no longer be a part of the club. Even manager Arne Slot’s place is in doubt, though he claims otherwise.
Naturally, the club needs to reset the equations. They might have found a replacement in Chevalier. The French goalie will clash with Georgian goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili for the slot of main goalkeeper at Anfield.
Chevalier’s stats for the 2025-26 season as per Fotmob:
Competitions Appearances Saves Clean Sheets Goals Conceded
Ligue 1 17 33 9 13
Coupe De France 1 1 0 1
Champions League 6 9 1 10
Mamardashvili’s stats for the 2025-26 season as per Fotmob:
Competitions Appearances Saves Clean Sheets Goals Conceded
Premier League 10 34 2 18
FA Cup 2 5 0 5
EFL Cup 1 2 0 1
Champions League 7 14 1 10
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Why Chevalier’s Entry Could Be Beneficial?
Chevalier’s possible entry is much needed for the Merseyside based club. A year after winning the Premier League, Liverpool finds itself on the opposite side now. The club faced early exits in both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. They couldn’t proceed beyond the quarterfinals in Champions League. Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League table as of now. Manager Arne Slot is optimistic and he believes the team will bounce back next season.
That is why Liverpool wants Lucas Chevalier. The goalkeeper previously **represented**Lille club from 2022 to 2025. As per ESPN, Paris Saint Germain signed him last year for €40 million.
Chevalier started well, but was soon left out. As per reports, team manager Luis Enrique didn’t give him enough chances. He likely preferred Matvey Safonov over the young goalie. A right thigh injury **ruled**Chevalier out from Ligue 1. This also forced Chevalier out from the French squad for FIFA World Cup.
The Frenchman’s contract with PSG is valid till 2030. However, he isn’t too keen to commit. Liverpool wants to start afresh. The ball is in Chevalier’s court.
READ MORE: Three Arne Slot replacements Liverpool could target
Will Lucas Chevalier Join Liverpool?
Whether Lucas Chevalier actually joins Liverpool remains to be seen. After the World Cup snub, the French goalie would aim for a fresh start. He wouldn’t want to repeat the same mistakes.
However, the journey is easier said than done. For team manager Arne Slot, it will be a tough choice. He has to choose between Chevalier and Mamardashvili. Both are young, both are talented. Both are capable of making an impact.
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However, the football club can choose only one goalie for a match. The one thing in favor of Chevalier is the Georgian goalkeeper’s current performance. Mamardashvili was a part of the team that lost to Aston Villa. He also has a knee injury to take care of. Luckily, it isn’t very serious.
Chevalier needs a chance. Liverpool needs a young but determined goalkeeper. Both have nothing to lose. Liverpool can restore their form if a deal is secured soon.
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